Key Features:
The ever-popular Hanwei Practical Katana gives the martial artist the opportunity to own and use a Hanwei sword at the cost of an economy katana sword. The blades are forged and differentially hardened, using the same process as the more expensive katana blades and producing an HRC60 edge and HRC40 back. The temper line is authentic and prominent. Cost savings are effected by using fittings which, while making no claims to authenticity, are very strongly built to withstand the rigors of cutting exercises in the dojo. The Practical Wakizashi (SH2061) and Practical Tanto (SH2254) match the katana and provide a useful and economical set.
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Overall: 39 1/2"
Blade Length: 27 1/4"
Handle Length: 11 1/4"
Weight: 2lb 6oz
Point of Balance: 5 3/4"
Width at Guard: 1.22"
Width at Tip: .87"
Thickness at Guard: .27"
Thickness at Tip: .18"
Sori: 3/4"
Blade Steel: 1566
Specs will vary slightly
from piece to piece.